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UK mathematician debunks myth around Parthenon’s optical illusions

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Study challenges belief that temple’s curves were designed to correct optical illusions that would have ruined its clean lines A mathematician has uncovered what may be one of the longest-running myths in history after studying optical illusions and…

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  • Study challenges belief that temple’s curves were designed to correct optical illusions that would have ruined its clean lines A mathematician has uncovered what may be one of the longest-running myths in history after studying optical illusions and…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:01:09 UTC.

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